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Argentina forward Lionel Messi (C) holding the World Cup Trophy, celebrates with teammates and relatives at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup final vs France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. [Jewel Samad/ AFP]
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, six weeks on from Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final and after over 200 appearances for his country stretching across more than two decades.
AFP Sport looks back at the moments that defined Messi's career with his country.
Inauspicious start
